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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 507.91 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 507.91 and 143.80 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 507.91 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/507.91 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 507.91 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 73,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,037.46/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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